Chapter 397

Lucien Sterling’s hand at his side was trembling slightly. It took him a long moment before a hoarse sound finally came from his throat. “Yeah.” Right then, someone knocked on the door from outside, followed by Oliver Simpson's voice. “Angelina, you guys done talking?” Angelina Miller frowned slightly and was just about to head out when Lucien had already taken the VR headset from her and strode over to yank the door open. “We’re done.” Oliver gave her a suspicious glance, only to catch her still looking at Lucien. That one “yeah” just now gave her a sudden gut feeling— Was Lucien... really going to avenge his mom? Was he finally ready to take action against Eleanor Carmody and Calliope Godfrey? Just that thought brought a wave of satisfaction rising up in her chest. She turned to Oliver and said, “Oliver, it’s getting late. I'm about to head to bed.” Oliver nodded right away. “Then Lucien and I will head out. You get some rest.” — They stepped into the elevator, one after the other. O